Sabrina Maddeaux: It s no surprise Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka hit their limits at Olympics Osaka and Biles need to take time to work on their mental health, but sport organizations and fans alike also need to see Tokyo’s events as a wake up call
Author of the article: Sabrina Maddeaux
Publishing date: Jul 27, 2021 • 6 hours ago • 4 minute read • Grace McCallum and Simone Biles of Team United States react during the Women s Team Final on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Laurence Griffiths /Getty Images
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In the lead-up to Tokyo 2020, Simone Biles ascended from mere Olympic gymnast to pop culture idol, symbol of female empowerment, and global “it girl.” Feverish headlines billed her as “superhuman,” more akin to a Marvel character than a 24-year-old woman. It was an adjective used over and over ahead of the women’s team gymnastics final.
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